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Last Friday's 31-25 upset win over Live Oak evened Central Football's record at 3-3. Central is looking for a third consecutive home win Friday as they face the Brusly Panthers in Wildcat Stadium. The live-streamed video of this and every game is available on the Central First Facebook page, sponsored by Central Stat Care. At halftime this year's CHS Hall of Fame inductees will be honored. The 2017 inductees are long-time CHS employee Clarence Brown, CHS graduate Ronnie Cothern, and Superintendent Michael Faulk.
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Superintendent Mike Faulk will step down on December 31, and the application and interview process for his replacement has begun. With applications due this past Wednesday, on Monday the School Board will begin the interview and selection process. At a well-attended meeting on Monday, members of the Central community asked to be involved in the process. Representatives of teachers, administrators, and community associations, as well as individuals, spoke passionately about the importance of this selection and asked that School Board to listen to these "stakeholders" before making their final decision. In response, School Board Members assured the group that they were prepared to listen, and encouraged these stakeholders to meet, look at the applications, and sit with Board Members and give their input. One administrator shared after the meeting that they "appreciate the opportunity to be involved and we will be diligent in our efforts to work with this Board." He added " this group will meet and work together to provide insight and input from a wide range of stakeholders. We look forward to working hand in hand with the Board." The ultimate selection of the next superintendent is exclusively reserved to a vote of the elected School Board, and community members who spoke asked only to have their hopes, concerns, and input taken into consideration in that decision. Board President Walker has arranged to meet with the stakeholders group several times during the selection process. The interviews will likely stretch over several weeks and a final decision date won't be known until the applications are opened and interviews scheduled. Some of the interview process will be conducted in closed executive sessions of the School Board, but the final portion of the interviews and the selection vote will take place in a meeting open to the public.
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Food Bank Open House & Fund
Raiser SaturdayCome celebrate the new location of the City of Central Food Bank at 12023 Sullivan Road (in front of Confederate Air). From noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday, October 14, there will be food and live music by Zachary McClain. Take a tour. See what the Central Food Bank does, and meet the Board of Directors
and the volunteers.
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Central Private Football is on a roll! CPS travels to Silliman for a 7PM game this Friday in hopes of a successful follow-up to their 27-20 win over Prairie View last week. The Rebels will close their regular season with a home game against
ACCS on October 20.
The Pumpkins Are Here
pictured above: volunteers who helped unload thousands of pumpkins Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, is again selling thousands of pumpkins, large and small. The sales will benefit local and international mission efforts, including our own Central Food Bank. Pumpkins sales run through October 31 from 1 to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Blackwater’s Pumpkin Patch Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities will include “Touch A Truck” from 9 to 2, hayrides featuring a living history exhibit presented by local Boy and Girl Scout troops, a Fall Picture Booth sponsored by the CHS Cheerleaders, a Friendly Spook House, face painting, pony rides, games for the little ones, crafts booths, bake sales and auctions, lots of food, and vintage and costume jewelry for sale. Thanks to the CHS Beta Club and the Boy Scouts for helping unload all the pumpkins, and to the CHS JROTC, who will help with parking at the event. More information can be found at www.BlackwaterUMC.org, on their Facebook page, or by calling the church at 261-4646.
Tailgating in the Pasture has now been rescheduled for November 4, featuring the LSU/Alabama football game,
along with the same bands as previously scheduled.
Vote This SaturdayItems on this Saturday’s ballot include State Treasurer, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner for District 2, and three Louisiana Constitutional Amendments. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can find your sample ballot by visiting GeauxVote.com, and read the Amendment summaries by visiting http://reports.parlouisiana.org/2017/Constitutional_Amendments/PAR_CA2017.pdf
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By Mia Freneaux Captain Jason Demoulin of the Sheriff’s Substation on Gurney Road is no stranger to Central. He first moved to our city when he was a child back in the 1980’s and has lived here ever since. He and his wife have been married 23 years and have a daughter and son, both who have attended Central schools. Pursuing a career in Law Enforcement, he began work at the prison 23 years ago. He then moved to the Communications Division, and in 1998 was assigned to the Uniform Patrol in Central. Rising up through the ranks, Capt. Demoulin was promoted to Shift Sergeant, then to
Lieutenant at the Kleinpeter Substation in 2006. At that time, there were only 3 substations – Kleinpeter, Scotlandville, and Central. When the new Zachary Substation was opened in 2011, he moved there as Captain. Late last year, upon the retirement of Capt. Bobby Dale Callender, Sheriff Gautreaux asked him to take over the Central Substation. Capt. Demoulin gladly took the offer. “I have an opportunity to affect what goes on in the city I live in,” he shared, “I can take care of issues on my home turf. If there is an issue going on, I know about it and can deal with it. My parents live here, and I have other family here. I get joy out of making sure we do things right.” Capt. Demoulin supervises 4 rotating shifts of deputies. Each shift is manned by 6 people. In addition, he oversees the 4 SROs assigned to Central’s schools. Reserve deputies work out of the substation as well, with at least one each day riding on patrol. Retirees Myrna Allen and Ray Lavigne man the front desk, and 17 year veteran Jennifer Sabella is the Administrative Assistant. “They’re a great group of people. I have been fortunate throughout my career to work with fabulous individuals, truly dedicated public servants,” the captain praised. He also had admiring words for Sheriff Gautreaux: “We are fortunate to have the Sheriff we have. Last year a lesser man would have crumbled having to face what he faced.” Capt. Demoulin had fond memories of coming up through the ranks. “Lt. Bruce Simmons was my training officer. I’ve tried to take from him and other great mentors and mold myself to them. It is an honor to be sitting at Capt. Mac White’s desk. I served under him here at Central. Cleaning out this desk, I found a photo of him with Donald Ray Kennard. I wrapped it and took it to his son Bryan, who also serves in the Sheriff’s Office. I remember when Capt. White retired and his wife Carol asked each shift what they’d like her to cook for them – we all replied, ‘Your Chicken and Dumplings!’” Capt. Demoulin had two requests of the citizens of Central. The first is LOCK YOUR VEHICLES. “97% of car burglaries reported in Central in the last few months were about unlocked vehicles. Burglars typically operate around 2 or 3 in the morning and they want to be quiet. We busted 2 big car burglary rings in Bellingrath and Monticello due to the attentiveness of my deputies. In regards to car thefts, those that were reported did not have broken steering columns but were accessed by finding keys in unlocked vehicles.” The Captain’s second request is REMEMBER WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
“We write a report every time we are called out, so if you see anything suspicious, call us and let us look into it! The public is our eyes and ears. We can’t know if that car driving slowly down your street belongs there or not. Please tell us! We send every report of suspicious activity to our Burglary Division, and they can use that information to catch burglars all over the parish. We are here to serve you and we’re here 24-7, 365 days a year, no matter the weather or holidays.” The personnel are also available to address any civic organization, a task the captain personally enjoys. “I was at a function recently and a father walked up to me and told me his 6 year old son wanted to be a policeman. I got to meet the young man and talk with him and give him a Sheriff’s badge sticker,” Capt. Demoulin shared with a smile. His staff also participates in the Community Outreach Policing Division, which sponsors a community event each year. Capt. Demoulin said with conviction, “We have a mission, we will complete our mission and do so in a professional manner. We are available for you!”
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The Republican Women of Central invite YOU to attend their October Meeting! This will be the last 2017 meeting. November will be the Veterans Program, and December will be the Christmas Party and Installation of 2018 Officers. Items on the October agenda include Guest Speakers (TBA), November 9 Veteran’s Program Briefing, 2018 RWC Executive Committee Nominations,
and RWC Business, Interest, and Happenings. The meeting will be held this Monday, October 16, 2017 at Sammy's Restaurant Grill on Wax Road in Central. Socializing, networking, and cash bar begin at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend the dinner meeting is $20 per person, including choice of four entrees, beverage, and door prize ticket. There will also be a cash bar. Please RSVP by Friday, October 13 for the restaurant head count. Email: [email protected] Phone: 225-931-7738. Last minute decision to attend? No problem! Everyone is welcome! New members are welcome to attend and enjoy our meeting as a guest. By joining our local club, The Republican Women of Central (RWC), you will also have membership in the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women (LFRW) and in the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).
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Submitted by Central Fire Department October 2017 -- Consider this scenario: It’s 2 o’clock in the morning. You and your family are fast asleep when you awaken to the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. What do you do? If you and your family don’t have a plan in place, it could jeopardize your safety, or even prove deadly. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. That’s why home escape planning is so critical in a fire situation. It ensures that everyone in the household knows how to use that small window of time wisely. “Developing and practicing a home escape plan is like building muscle memory,” said Derek Glover, District Chief of Central Fire Department. “That pre-planning is what everyone will draw upon to snap into action and escape as quickly as possible in the event of a fire.” This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” works to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it. The Central Fire Department is working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of the Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, to reinforce those potentially life-saving messages. Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2017. “Home escape planning is one of the most basic but fundamental elements
of home fire safety, and can truly make the difference between life and death in a fire situation,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. In support of Fire Prevention Week, Fire Chief Bill Porche encourages all Central households to develop a plan together and practice it. A home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window, with a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole, or mailbox) that’s a safe distance from the home. NFPA and the Central Fire Department offer these additional tips and recommendations for developing and practicing a home escape plan:·*Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.·*Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.·*Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.·*Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.·*Close doors behind you as you leave — this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.·*Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.
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CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, October 12, 2017 REBEL YELL 5
The Rebel YellRebel YellThe
The official newspaper of Central Private School, Inc.
Celebrating 50 Yearsof Educational
Excellence ~
October 2017
50th Anniversary Queen Crowned
The 2017-2018 Homecoming Queen & CourtQueen’s Pages - Eloise Duvall, Drake Holcombe, Scotyln Varnado, and Trenton Hatfield
Seated: Junior Maid Danielle Lofstrom, Senior Maid Danielle McNamara, Queen Shelby Mouton, Senior Maid Madison LeBlanc, Junior Maid Kirby Byland; Standing: Freshman Maid Carleigh Shaffer, Sophomore Maid Kadi
Alford, Sophomore Maid Morgan Campbell, and Freshman Maid Lauren Dale
Newly crowned Queen Shelby Mouton was joined by fifteen of CP’s past homecoming queens. These past queens were honored at halftime of the game as a part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. Seated: Angie Perry Bolsom, Anna
Grace Dean, Queen Shelby Mouton, Sarah Sonnier, Hannah Prather Burns, Van Bankston Lipscomb. Row 2: Sonni Kirkwood Foster, Dixie Arledge Meador, Stefanie Kirkwood, Mikelyn Smith Sumner, Debbie Delaney Dean; Row 3: Ashley Dunham Hunt, Amy LeTard Stagg, Lisa Delaney O’Quinn, Mallory Gregoire Chastant, Samantha Romero
On Friday, October 6, 2017, Central Private School kicked off the homecom-ing halftime festivities by honoring a very special group of ladies, the past homecom-ing queens. Fifteen former queens were in attendance and were recognized as a part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations that
have been going on all school year. The reigning CP Homecoming Queen,
Miss Anna Grace Dean, passed on her crown and joined their honored ranks. Anna Grace is the daughter of Dr. Kyle and Debbie Dean of Greenwell Springs. She is attending Southeastern Louisiana
University, where she is studying nursing with the hope to eventually pursue a ca-reer as a nurse anesthetist.
The 2017-2018 Central Private Home-coming Queen is Shelby Lynn Mouton. She is the daughter of Chad and Melissa Mou-ton of Baton Rouge. Shelby has attended
CPS for 14 years and is a member of the National Beta Club and serves as reporter for the Science Club. She has been a mem-ber of the Lady Rebels Basketball Team and Tennis Team for 3 years. Shelby is looking forward to playing soccer this year.
~Continued to Page 8
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Halloween HullabooCentral Sports Park Oct. 31
Trick & Treat Howl-o-ween PawtyForest Community Park Oct. 20
Zombie 5K Fun RunForest Community Park Oct. 28
Pumpkin Paddle ParadeMilford Wampold Park Oct. 26
Boo at the Zoo Baton Rouge Zoo Oct. 21-22+ 28-29
Spooky Spectrum Highland Road Park Observatory Oct. 21
Sunshine Social: Monster Mash BallWomack Park Oct. 20
Make it a Halloween Movie NightIndependence Park Theatre Oct. 13+ 27
Swamp Haunted HikesBluebonnet Swamp Oct. 13+ 20+ 27
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Central Private School, Inc., admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
13 V Football @ Silliman 7 p.m.17 Jostens Rep. Meeting with Seniors 9 a.m.18 $1 Dress Day20 V Football vs. ACCS (Home) 7 p.m.22 JV Football vs. ACCS (rescheduled) TBA23 Fall Break - NO SCHOOL27 V Football - 1st Round Playoffs TBA28 Diamonds & Denim Gala 7 p.m.31 Elementary Halloween Parties
Upcoming November Events
3 V Football - 2nd Round Playoffs TBA4 V Basketball @ LSMAS Tournament6 JH/V Basketball @ WCCA 4/5/6/7:30 p.m. CPAC Meeting 6 p.m.7 JH/V Basketball @ Bens Ford 4/5/6/7:30 p.m.9 JH/V Basketball vs Parklane (Home) 4/5/6/7:30 p.m.11 Jr. Beta Club District Day14 JH/V Basketball @ ASC 4/5/6/7:30 p.m.15 $1 Dress Day16 Seniors Meet with Jostens Rep 8 a.m.17 Junior Ring Ceremony @ Zoar Baptist 10 a.m. JH/V Basketball @ Brookhaven 4/5/6/7:30 p.m.20-24 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
September HappeningsI walked around the school today
looking at all the festivities for our homecoming and realized that it is ba-sically the same every year.
And that is the way it should be. Homecoming is coming home to school traditions, festivities, games, dances and people that gave us the best memories in life.
Our campus has changed some-what, but the atmosphere we all miss after we graduate is still here.
My wife and I plan to attend the homecoming dance and I know the following will always be the same:
1. Excitement2. Formal dress3. Flowers worn by the young ladies4. Not the music!!! Wow. Has it changed.
But the events of homecoming re-mind all of us that we not only repre-sent the future but the past as well.
Isn’t the name “homecoming” a wonderful word. You are coming “home” to the values, sites, sounds and activities that made your school life a pleasant time.
As an educator of 50 years I look forward to this time of remembering the great years we all experienced in school.
It is my honor to be the principal of Central Private during their 50 year homecoming.
Wayne CookSuperintendent/PrincipalCentral Private [email protected]
From the Principal’s Pen...
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~Continued from Page 5She has been a member of the Dixie Dar-lings Dance Line for 3 years and serves as one of the captains. Shelby is an active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and was confirmed in April. She also vol-unteers at St. Vincent DePaul’s Soup Kitchen. After graduation, Shelby plans to attend LSU. Shelby wants to become a den-tist specializing in prosthodontics so that she can help people have beautiful smiles.
The first senior maid was Madison Ry-ann Leblanc. Madison is the daughter of Randy and Wendy LeBlanc. She has been a student at Central Private School for 13 years. This is Madison’s first year on the homecoming court. Madison is a member of National Beta Club, National Honor So-ciety, the Art Council, the Science Club, and the Prom Committee. Madison was elected Treasurer of the Senior Class. She has received honors in American History Dual Enrollment, AP Art, AP English, and Literary Rally. She enjoys working in the CPS aftercare program. Madison is a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Following the 2016 flood, Madi-son started a daycare to assist employees of GMFS Mortgage who had lost their homes, schools, and daycares due to the rising wa-ter. After graduation, Madison plans to at-tend Southeastern University and pursue a career as a pediatric nurse practitioner.
The second senior maid was Danielle Christine McNamara, who is representing her class for the second time. She is the daughter of Dan and Deprina McNamara. Danielle has attended Central Private for 5 years and was elected reporter by the Senior Class. She is also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and attends youth group. Danielle is a member of the Science Club and Lady Rebels Basketball Team, as well as the soccer and track teams. Danielle spends some of her free time coaching biddy ball with CAYL and volunteering at the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy. She enjoys going to LSU games and hanging out with friends. In the future, Danielle plans to attend LSU and major in broadcast jour-nalism. She hopes to move to Texas and become a sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys.
The first junior maid was Kirby Anna Byland. Kirby is the daughter of Matt and Jan Byland of Central. Kirby has attended CPS for 8 years. She is a member of the National Beta Club, High School Library Club, and Art Council. Kirby also enjoys playing tennis for the Central Private tennis team. She attends Zachary United Methodist Church where she is part of the youth group and praise band. Kirby volun-teers at the food bank and library and has attended several mission trips. She also as-sisted with flood relief following last year’s devastating events. Kirby plans to attend a reputable college where she will major in biomedical engineering. She plans to work in a hospital to make technological advancements to better the lives of people with ailments.
Also representing the junior class was Clara Danielle Lofstrom. She is the daughter of Chris and Patsy Lofstrom of Clinton. Danielle has been at CPS for 13 years and this is her third year on home-coming court. She is a member of the National Beta Club and the Lady Rebels Basketball Team and the Rebels Track Team. Danielle is a member of Feliciana Baptist Church where she is a member of
the youth group. Her favorite activities include spending time with her family, es-pecially Nana, and her friends. For college, Danielle plans to attend Southeastern or LSU. She currently wants to be a family physician or a radiologist.
The sophomore class was represented by Kadi Rayne Alford and Morgan Elizabeth Campbell. Kadi is the daughter of Gary and Robyn Alford. She has been a CPS student for 4 years. This is Kadi’s second year on the court. She is a member of the Lady Rebels Basketball team and the Reb-els Track team, the Art Council and Na-tional Beta Club. Kadi is enjoying her first year as a member of the Dixie Darlings dance team. In the future, Kadi plans to attend Louisiana Tech in Ruston and be-come a radiologist.
Morgan is the daughter of Todd and Carol Campbell. She has attended Central Private School for 12 years. Morgan is a member of the National Beta Club, Fellow-ship of Christian Athletes, and the Lady Rebels Basketball and Softball Teams, as well as the tennis and track teams. Mor-gan is quite accomplished in the sports arena. She is a 3 year letterman in soft-ball and has also earned letters in tennis, basketball, and track. She was named to the 2nd team All District Softball Team. She attends Zoar Baptist Church. Mor-gan’s future plans include attending Ole Miss where she will study psychology and education and eventually pursue a career in either field.
The first freshman maid was Lauren Elizabeth Dale. Lauren is the daughter of Dr. Robin and Shanda Dale of Central. She has attended Central Private for 3 years. Lauren is a member of the Junior Beta Club, the Lady Rebels Basketball and Softball Teams, and the Rebel Track Team. Lauren helped our community and school with flood recovery last year, and she has also assisted with Grandparent’s Day. She is a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, where she is part of the youth group. In the future, Lauren plans to at-tend LSU and later apply to LSU’s medical school so that she can pursue her dream of becoming a dermatologist.
The second freshman maid was Car-leigh Raegan Shaffer. Carleigh is the daughter of Garrett and Aline Shaffer of Zachary. She has been at Central Private for 11 years. Carleigh is a member of the Jr. Beta Club, the Lady Rebels Softball team and the varsity cheer squad. Carleigh is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she attends early morning seminary before school each day. Carleigh’s future plans include attending LSU. Her career path is undetermined at this time, but she wants to do something in the medical field working with children.
This year’s royal junior pages were kindergartners Trenton Michael Hat-field, Eloise Mae Duvall, Scotlyn Ashby Varnado, and Drake Easton Holcombe. Trenton is the son of Michael and Dani-elle Hatfield of Pride. His grandmother Patsy Sue Ayers graduated from Central Private in 1975. Eloise is the daughter of Marshall and Lindsey Shelton Duvall of Baton Rouge. Her mom Lindsey is a 1996 CPS graduate. Scotlyn is the daughter of Darryl and Amy Harris Varnado. Both her mom and dad graduated from Central Pri-vate in 1986. Drake is the son of CJ and Meagan Holcombe of Zachary. Drake’s dad CJ graduated from CPS in 2002.
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Presbyopia is a progressive condition that gets worse with time, and usually starts around age 40. It is a refractive error just like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. As the eye ages, the natural lens begins to lose its elasticity as the focusing muscles surrounding the lens have difficulty changing the shape of the lens. The lens is responsible for focusing light that comes into the eye onto the retina for clear vision. The hardened or less flexible lens causes the light which used to focus on the retina to shift its focal point behind the retina when looking at close objects. This causes blurred vision. Signs of presbyopia include blurred near vision, difficulty
focusing on small print or close objects, eyestrain, headaches or fatigue, especially when reading or doing close work, holding reading material at a distance to see properly, and needing brighter light to see close objects There are a number of options for presbyopia treatment which include glasses, contact lenses or surgery. The most common form of correction is eyeglasses. Reading glasses adjust the focal point of the target to reduce the focusing demand on the eyes. Bifocal or multifocal lenses, including progressive addition lenses (PALs), offer a solution for those with nearsightedness or farsightedness. These lenses have two or more prescriptions within the same lens, usually in different areas, to allow correction for distance vision and near vision within the same lens. Some people prefer progressive lenses for functionality and aesthetic reasons as they don’t have a visible line dividing the hemispheres. Like glasses, contact lenses are also available in multifocal lenses. Some eye doctors will prescribe monovision contact lens wear, which divides the vision between your eyes. Sometimes monovision takes a while to adjust to. There are a few surgical treatments available for presbyopia. These include monovision LASIK, corneal inlays (implants placed in the cornea), refractive lens, and conductive keratoplasty.
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I know that y’all are waiting for the answers to the back pain quiz. I know this because people told me so...#1 It is True: Seeing a PT first within 14 days of the onset of back pain can save 50% or more on costs. Patients who see their doctor for a new episode of LBP and had an MRI spent an average of $4,793 more than those who saw a Physical Therapist first.#2 It is False: Having an MRI when you first have lower back pain will not help you feel better faster. Most back pain gets better in a month and imaging alone is not a treatment. #3 It is False: By staying in bed for a new episode of back pain for 7 days or more you will lose about 1 percent of your muscle strength each day. You can lose 20 to 30 percent in a week. The sooner the activity, the faster the recovery.#4 It is False: The amount of pain you
have is not always related to how bad your back has been injured. Back pain may be related to systemic problems. Another reason to see your doctor or Physical Therapist sooner than later.#5 It is True: Neck pain responds well to specific PT directed exercise. Studies show patients have better improvement in neck pain than patients using only passive treatments.#6 It is True: Neck pain can be a result of prolonged sitting posture at a computer. Sitting with little movement causes stiffness of the neck and mild bulging of the cervical discs. #7 It is True: There is a lower risk of subsequent medical services among patients who received PT early for an episode of acute low back pain compared to those who receive PT later.#8 It is True: Cervicogenic headache comes from the neck. The nerves at the base of the skull are affected by muscle stiffness and spasm.#9 It is True: Specific exercises for the neck are helpful in chronic neck pain and headache. Flexibility and strengthening of neck muscles can relieve this.#10 It is True: Surgery as a result of an MRI in acute back pain doesn’t always help LBP get better any faster than PT treatment and specific exercise.See your Physical Therapist first. We can help. And don’t forget your daily
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10 COMMUNITY Thursday, October 12, 2017 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
The PrimeTimers at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Greenwell Springs Road are inviting everyone to join them for Breakfast and Presentation on Hospice 101. The event will take place Tuesday, October 24 at 9:15 a.m. at the church. This presentation will provide a thorough understanding of the hospice benefit, the referral and admission process, and services provided to hospice patients. There is no cost for the event. Please RSVP to the church office at 261-4650 by October 17 if you are planning to attend.
PrimeTimers Hosting Hospice 101 Breakfast Presentation
By Sherman andBalhoff Orthodontics A healthy, bright, confident smile is priceless and so important to social and career success and long-term health for children, teenagers, and adults. The American Association of O r t h o d o n t i s t s (AAO), along with Dr. Sherman and Dr. Balhoff,
recommends that the proper age for a child’s first visit to an orthodontic specialist is seven years old or even earlier if a problem is noted by the parents, family dentist, or physician. An early orthodontic examination is a valuable preventative measure in controlling a child’s dental and skeletal growth. This may involve interceptive treatment, controlling dental habits, or simply periodically monitoring the patient’s growth. In this way, the timing of treatment can be correlated with the best skeletal, dental, and psychological maturation level for each patient.
October Is Orthodontic Health Month
Last week, Oak Point Fresh Market held their drawing for the pickup truck winner. Winners of the Oak Point gift card giveaways (above) include Thomas S., Betty N., Michael P., Warren G., Anjanette P., and Dana C., all of whom were also in the running to win the truck. Pictured below is the Sumich family, who own and run Oak Point, standing with Dana C., the truck winner (in the pink shirt). Oak Point also donated $500 to each winner’s charity of choice, plus an additional donation to Samaritan’s Purse. Donation recipients chosen by the winners include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Indian Mound Baptist Church, Riverside Baptist Church, The Emerge Center, and Live Oak High School.
CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition • Thursday, October 12, 2017 COMMUNITY 11
Bayou SteamCarpet, Upholstery,
Tile & Grout CleaningLocally Owned and Operated
225-955-6955
CARPET/TILE CLEANING
Central Lawn Pro, LLCLawn Maintenance, New installation or renovation, Landscape, Hardscape
Licensed and Insured413-5028
LAWN CARE
General Sand & Gravel Limestone, Gravel, Mason & Fill
Sand, Riversilt, Crushed Concrete, Clay, T/S - Tractor Work
VISA 261-3953 M/C
DIRT WORKCentral Painting and Drywall
Interior & Exterior - Central OwnedPopcorn Ceiling Removal
35 Years Experience - Dependable Service225-936-7191
PAINTING
DAVE-CO PLUMBINGQUICK QUALITY FLOOD REPAIRSNEW CONSTRUCTION & REMODELSA PLUS BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU262-1234 CENTRAL FAMILY BUSINESS
PLUMBING
AIR CONDITIONING
TREE MEN, LLCTree service & stump grinding
Fully Licensed and insuredFree Estimates
262-6092 or 791-3981
TREE REMOVALGator Cuts Lawn MaintenanceMowing, Edging, Weed EatingBed Cleanup & Maintenance
Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured.225-588-9185
LAWN CARE
CABINETSCabinet Central
Specializing in facelifts and remodels. Call for an estimate.
225-278-8241
Mike’s Lawn & LandscapeFull Service Lawn Care, Including Weeding,Insect Control, Pruning, Spring Cleanup,Prep, Color, etc. - 40 Years ExperienceLicensed Horticulturist: 939-7424
LANDSCAPINGBlalock Paint & Design Inc
Interior & exterior painting, sheetrock repairs, distressing & faux finishes.
Sheetrock finishing & trim carpentry.Call Kim at 225-261-0850
PAINTING
ALL PURPOSE EXTERIOR CLEANINGQuality work at a fair priceHouse & concrete cleaning
Affordable House Washing Since 1994225-273-1473
HOUSE WASHING
Confederate Heating & AirMake your A/C great again!
Spring maintenance special $70Licensed / Bonded / Insured
261-5000
Simple ElectricLicensed, Insured & Bonded
Any Size Job - 30 Yrs ExperienceCentral Owned Business
921-2633
ELECTRIC
Chiasson Co., LLC.Remodeling, additions, home repairs,Outdoor kitchens, window & door install
Free Est. Call Matt 225.806.9127www.chiassonconstruction.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Shop Central [email protected]
Mill direct fabrics, Shades, Custom drapery, Slipcovers,woven wood
Romans, interior shutters. 22 years experience. Call Charlotte Harris
225-936-8649
DRAPERY/UPHOLSTERY
Sojourn at Central Square is a new interior design company that specializes in individualized customer service. Owner Jana Mistric has made a career of helping clients discover their unique style and create custom interiors that reflect their personal tastes. After graduating from LSU with a degree in Marketing, Jana worked as a representative for various interior design concerns and became fascinated with the concept of working to fashion beautiful interiors for her clientele. “My dream to have my own store began as a child helping my grandparents with their hardware store in Springfield. They taught me a lot about having a good work ethic and treating people right,” Jana states. Sojourn boasts a wide variety of lovely home décor items perfect for any price range. “I want to be able to serve anyone, from the young mothers on tight budgets to those
who can afford custom draperies,” shares Jana. “I have searched carefully to locate well-made, attractive pieces that don’t cost an arm and a leg, while also offering specialty orders.” Jana learned the art of creating custom drapery from her mother, who has her own drapery shop. “So many people do not understand drapery installation,” Jana says, “It’s so important to know all the technical details when creating high end, quality pieces.” Sojourn offers all types of window coverings including blinds, plantation shutters, honeycomb shades, soft sheers, roller shades, woven shades, and ready-made drapery. They have an in-store showroom for their customers’ convenience. Jana has selected furniture from several manufacturers, all based in the United States and all offering top quality construction. Her custom furniture line offers a wide variety of styles, finishes, woods and fabrics – 650 to be exact! Bramble creates beautiful dining room suites. In addition to Uttermost lamps and mirrors, Sojourn carries Dessau Brass sconces and Bliss Studio chandeliers and furniture. The area rugs are created by Feizy and run from very reasonably priced machine made to luxurious hand-made pieces that can take up to a year to create! Samples can be “rented” for a deposit to take home and try out. There are loads of gift items available at Sojourn – charming kitchen ceramics like berry bowls, colanders, and measuring spoons, tea towels, and seasonal dishes and glassware. Velvety bath towels by UMTD are 100% Turkish cotton. Lacefield Design throw pillows display beautiful workmanship. Elisabeth York, Peacock Alley, and Eastern Accents bedding and Crabtree & Evelyn bath products round out an impressive selection. In addition, Sojourn features many framed art pieces, including original works by local artists. A bridal registry and gift cards are all available. New items are arriving daily, just in time for Christmas! Jana has had years of experience designing interiors for her husband, who is a builder. She is glad to take that experience and help those clients who wish to create a cohesive look for their entire home. “It’s your home, and you have to live in it. As long as you love your home, I’ve done my job,” she affirms. Call Jana today and let her experience and talent take you from Design Board to finished interior on your budget level!
Sojourn At Central Square LLC, 14330 Wax Road, Ste 102, 400-8808, Facebook SojournCentralSquare. Monday
through Friday 9:30-5:00, Saturday 9:30-3:00.
Business Spotlight: Sojourn at Central Square
[email protected] - Deadline MONDAY at 5 PM.
Real estate, rental, & business/professional service ads: $10 for 3 lines, + $3 per extra line. Other ads are free for 3 lines.
Vacation on the MS Gulf Coast Beautiful condo, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath,
balcony w/ocean view, furnished.(225) 938-8601 or (225) 324-0973
CLASSIFIEDS
Granny’sSewing Machine Service & Repairs
225-262-1735Wanted: Clean OLD HAY BALES (not round) for hayrides at the Black-water UMC Pumpkin Patch Fun Day, Oct. 28. Please text 225-936-8234.
Home For Rent: 3BR/2BA large lot, private road, all appliances, no pets.
$900/month. 261-2329
Garage Sale: Fri 10/13 & Sat 10/147:00 -3:00, 10711 White Pine Dr
North Woods S/D
Part time Pool Classes instructor for noon and after work. Experience
necessary. Contact Tom Coplin PT at Central Physical Therapy, 261-7094.
For Sale: Like New 35’ 2012 Cardinal 5th Wheel, Comite Drive @ Blackwater
Road, 225-921-1562, $40,000
Plant Sale: Bromeliads and other rare plants. 10/13, 10/14, 10/27,&
10/28. 5168 Thibodeaux Rd, Central.
Magnolia UMC Thrift Store 16024 Greenwell Sps Rd,
Fri-Sat, Oct 13-14 8am-2pm
For Sale: 20 inch Craftsman chain saw. Like new with case, $100.
Call 225-235-5541.
For Sale: Performance 18K Super Glide fifth wheel hitch, $500. Cost $1,600 new. Call 225-235-5541.
St. Alphonsus First Annual Car Show – This event will be held on Saturday, October 28 at 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. and awards presentations from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. There is a $25 entry fee to participate in this show. There are multiple categories, and trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in most of them. Festivities will also include a 50-50 raffle, concessions and door prizes. Proceeds will benefit the St. Alphonsus Youth Group. Contact Randy Accardo – 225-333-1403 or Lynette Shaffett – 225-954-0680 or [email protected]
St. Alphonsus Car Show October 28
12 ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, October 12, 2017 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Mr. and Mrs. Ancel M. Offutt of Madison, Alabama are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Kathleen Offutt to Corey Christopher Fry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fry of Madison, Alabama. The couple will exchange vows on November 5, 2017 in Charleston, South Carolina at Wingate Plantation. The bride elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Tommie
Morden and the late James I. Morden of Central and Mr. and Mrs. Ancel M Offutt Sr. of Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Jessica graduated from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama, where she was a four year softball player. She went on to play softball on a scholarship at Mississippi State University while earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Jessica currently is employed with Boeing Co. in Charleston, South Carolina, where she is a material process, physics engineer. The prospective groom is the grandson of M. and Mrs. Walter Edenfield of Columbus, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mills of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and Thomas Fry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Fry graduated from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama. He went on to graduate from Mississippi State University earning his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Corey is currently employed with Volvo Automobiles in Charleston, South Carolina, as an Industrial Engineer. The couple will reside in Summerville, South Carolina.
Jessica Offutt to MarryCorey Fry in Charleston
A loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend went to her eternal home on Friday September 29, 2017. She was 57 years old, and a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA. Cherita was the Co-Owner of Marks Appliance Repair. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving husband of 29 years, Mark Hellar; five daughters, Michelle Guidry, Tiffany Propes, Racheal Hellar, Renee` Morgan and Husband Jason, Victoria Shelton and husband Jesse; son, Jonathan Machen; thirteen grandchildren; three sisters, Elizabeth Brown, Agnes Hutto, Linda Halterman; two brothers,
J.L. Chompson, Ronnie Joe Machen and numerous friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation was be held at Seale Funeral Home in Central on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 until Celebration of Life Service at 6 p.m., conducted by Pastor Preston Davis. Special thanks to the many clients of Marks Appliance Repair, for all of your prayers. Condolences may be offered at www.sealefuneral.com.
In Memoriam: Cherita Hellar
You are invited to pray with members of St Alphonsus Catholic Church at a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 14 at noon at the corner of Sullivan and Wax Rd in front of the Neighbors Federal Credit Union. As of today there are over 20,000 rallies scheduled across the country to honor Our Lady of Fatima as we commemorate this 100th year anniversary. Join us
in this wonderful opportunity to pray together for our country, our community and our families. Please invite family and friends to attend. Bring a chair and an umbrella if you would like, we will provide water. Rosary will start promptly at Noon, please arrive by 11:50. For more information about Our Lady of Fatima and the public square Rosary go to Americaneedsfatima.com.
Public Square Rosary RallyThis Saturday
CENTRAL COMMUNTY HEALTH & BUSINESS EXPO OCTOBER 28, 10AM - 2PM
AT CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
The Central Private Diamonds & Denim Gala will be held Saturday, October 28, 7-10 PM at Starkey
Gymnasium on Joor Road. The event, featuring music from The Anteeks, costs $50 for two adults. For ticket
information, visit www.CentralPrivate.org, email [email protected], or call 261-3341.
Lost and Found PetsThese pets have been lost or found recently in the Central area. If you have any information about these lost pets, or if any of these found pets belong to you, visit the “Lost Pets of Central City, La.” Facebook page.
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